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Is Hydrocortisone Suggestible For Allergy To Facial Hair Removal?

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Posted on Thu, 8 May 2014
Question: I used Nads facial hair removal creme. My skin is raised, red, and has many small pimple/blisters. It itches and hurts a lot. I used hydrocortisone and now neosporin. Is this correct? It looks real bad...
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Hydrocortisone on face is not advisable Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms Local application of strong steroid like Hydrocortisone is not advisable on the face. It's likely that you have developed folliculitis along with surrounding inflammation. It would be more helpful if you could provide me with clinical photograph for exact assessment of lesion. Take care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS, MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Sent 2 pictures and havent heard anything back from anyone. Please respond
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (12 hours later)
Brief Answer: Allergic contact dermatitis Detailed Answer: Dear Ms Thanks or clinical photograph. These lesion are typical of allergic contact dermatitis. Facial skin is very sensitive and is more prone for harsh ceimical. There is also grade 1 superficial burns over the chin likely to be due to exaggerated reaction. I would advise you the following 1. Prevent direct exposure to sunlight 2. Use mild face wash to wash the face thrice a day 3. Stop application of any cosmetics or moitourizing cream/lotion 4. Stop Hydrocortisone local application 5. Mometasone cream for local application , followed by application of liquid paraffin is advisable. Apply the mematasone cream and after that apply liquid paraffin in the same way as you apply moitourizing cream. If there is itching or burning Tablet Hydoxyzine which is an anti-histaminic can be taken. Do get back to me for any further query. Take Care Best Regards Dr Shobha
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Is Hydrocortisone Suggestible For Allergy To Facial Hair Removal?

Brief Answer: Hydrocortisone on face is not advisable Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms Local application of strong steroid like Hydrocortisone is not advisable on the face. It's likely that you have developed folliculitis along with surrounding inflammation. It would be more helpful if you could provide me with clinical photograph for exact assessment of lesion. Take care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS, MD